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Cardijn Community International calls for solidarity with the devastated people of Myanmar on ‘Pentecost Sunday’

posted 10 Oct 2008, 21:00 by Stefan Gigacz

Expressing deep anguish at the heavy human toll following the
‘monstrous’ storm Nargis in Myanmar, Cardijn Community International, an
international lay network of people for development, has urged its members and
the Catholic community to observe ‘Pentecost Sunday’ (May 11) as a day of
solidarity with the people of Myanmar.

“Impacts on human survival is often felt long after such natural
disasters” said M. J. Ruben, the international convener of CCI. Referring to
the latest estimate that the death toll could reach 100,000, he said the
international community should rise up to the rescue of the suffering Myanmar people.
Noting that food, clean water, shelter, clothing and life saving drugs will be
the most needed items, CCI network has appealed to the Catholic Church to
concretize the call of Pope Benedict to help the people of Myanmar.

“The descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and believers on
the day of the Pentecost and different tongues speaking symbolized ‘solidarity’
of the believers.

Therefore, Pentecost Sunday is the best time to urge the
Catholic community to join in the universal prayer for the people of Myanmar
and also to offer all possible material help” said M. J. Ruben.

Noting that the international relief agencies including CARITAS
and many countries have come forward to help, the Cardijn Community
International is appealing to all its members in different countries to
mobilize public opinion in support of the people of Myanmar.

Cardijn
Community International is a founder member of the New Pentecost Forum which is an ecumenical partnership and meeting
place for many church and faith based community groups and individuals involved
in peace, justice, welfare, development and ecology. According to its
international convener, M. J. Ruben, the network organizes various programmes
around the world every year on Pentecost Sunday including Holy Eucharistic
celebration.